Flood Warning for Salem, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
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256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 27.9 feet, This flooding will be similar to the
flooding expierenced in the flood of March 2001. Homes in
Deweyville have water in them.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CDT Thursday was 26.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Deweyville 24.0 26.7 Thu 1 pm CDT 27.0 27.3 27.6
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
3062 9378
Flood Warning for Salem, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
LAC011-115-TXC351-172000-
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256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Bon Wier.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Major lowland flooding will occur. Sabine
Sands Road has about one to three feet of water covering the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 34.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 PM CDT Thursday was 34.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.9
feet early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Bon Wier 30.0 34.3 Thu 2 pm CDT 35.4 35.8 35.9
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
3078 9367 3104 9361
Flood Warning for Salem, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
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256 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Burkeville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 PM CDT Thursday was 37.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.4
feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Burkeville 36.0 36.9 Thu 2 pm CDT 40.5 41.3 40.6
LAT...LON 3122 9348 3102 9346 3081 9350 3083 9362
3101 9363 3121 9360
Flood Watch for Salem, Texas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
433 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson
Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Southern Calcasieu-Southern
Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-
Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Town Bluff, Hillister,
Branch, Orange, Buna, Cade, De Quincy, Mamou, Welsh, Holly
Springs, Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Beaumont, Effie, Alexandria,
Fred, Deweyville, Jennings, Elton, Eunice, Leesville, Fields,
Spurger, Gueydan, Marksville, Warren, Crowley, Kaplan, Newton,
Oakdale, Roganville, Iowa, Fort Johnson, Lawtell, Simmesport,
Westlake, St. Landry, Bridge City, Fenton, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Iota, Opelousas, Morse, Pickering, Oretta, Lake
Arthur, Sabine Pass, Mansura, Rayne, Sulphur, Silsbee, Carlyss,
Wiergate, Farrsville, Slagle, Ivanhoe, Sea Rim State Park,
Cottonport, Meaux, Jamestown, Breaux Bridge, Kinder, St.
Martinville, Bell City, Mt. Union, Reddell, Beaver, Bundick Lake,
Gist, Bunkie, China, Hathaway, Evadale, Topsy, Nederland,
Lumberton, Hayes, Pineville, Bleakwood, Church Point, Port
Arthur, Ville Platte, Maurice, Call, Lafayette, Mauriceville,
Vidor, De Ridder, Vinton, and Woodville
433 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Lafayette, Northern
Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides,
Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St.
Landry, Upper St. Martin, Upper Vermilion and Vernon and southeast
Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson,
Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern
Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper
Jefferson.
* WHEN...Through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A storm system will slowly move through the region today and
Friday. Widespread rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is possible with
the potential for 6 to 12 inches locally. Southeast Texas
north of I-10 into south-central Louisiana has the highest
probability of seeing these higher totals. This will fall on
already saturated soils and with ongoing flooding and or
elevated water ways. Rainfall rates with the strongest
showers and storms will be in excess of 2 inches in one hour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flash Flood Warning for Salem, Texas
Flash Flood Warning
TXC241-351-457-170315-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
411 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
Newton County in southeastern Texas...
Tyler County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 1015 PM CDT Thursday.
* At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jasper, Woodville, Newton, Kirbyville, Colmesneil, Chester, Town
Bluff, Ebenezer, Fred, Call, Rockland, Warren, Burkeville, Bon
Weir, Toledo Bend Dam, Browndell, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union,
Spurger and Roganville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
LAT...LON 3118 9355 3101 9355 3100 9358 3097 9355
3090 9355 3088 9357 3085 9356 3064 9368
3059 9369 3057 9373 3054 9374 3052 9371
3053 9455 3100 9466 3101 9466 3106 9456
3103 9447 3116 9391
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Salem, Texas
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
TXC241-351-457-162145-
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
352 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Tyler County in southeastern Texas...
Northwestern Newton County in southeastern Texas...
Northern Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 352 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Woodville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Woodville, Newton, Colmesneil, Chester, Ebenezer, Rockland,
Town Bluff, Browndell, Farrsville, Jamestown, Roganville,
Harrisburg, Ivanhoe, and Sam Rayburn Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.
LAT...LON 3106 9456 3105 9449 3103 9448 3103 9447
3111 9406 3112 9404 3114 9403 3115 9393
3085 9364 3064 9457 3101 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 224DEG 36KT 3079 9450
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Tornado Watch for Salem, Texas
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 249
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
240 PM CDT THU MAY 16 2024
TORNADO WATCH 249 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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BURLESON CHAMBERS COLORADO
FORT BEND GALVESTON GRIMES
HARDIN HARRIS HOUSTON
JASPER JEFFERSON LIBERTY
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ORANGE POLK SAN JACINTO
TRINITY TYLER WALKER
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